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Arizona Minerals and Mining Museums

Apache Junction

Includes exhibits on the geology of the area, military history, mining artifacts from the town of Goldfield, and, of course, an exhibit on Jacob Waltz and the Lost Dutchman Mine. Admission fee. Open Daily 9:00 am 4:00 pm. Located at Goldfield Ghost town, four miles northeast of Apache Junction on the Apache Trail (State Route 88). Phone: 480-983-8888.

Flagstaff

A museum of the history and culture of the Colorado Plateau, displays include geologic models, fossils, and mineral specimens. Admission fee. Located three miles north of Flagstaff on U.S. Highway 180, Open daily 9 am - 5 pm, except Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Phone: 928-774-5213

Phoenix

A small, well executed museum located in Wells Fargo's downtown Phoenix complex. Historical displays depict Wells Fargo's presence in Arizona. It includes many interesting exhibits concerning Arizona history and mining. Open weekdays from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Free. Located north of the main lobby at 145 West Adams, Phoenix, AZ 85003. Phone: 602-378-1852

Over 1900 minerals on display as well as an additional 6,000+ micro mount specimens. Admission fee. Monday to Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Sunday 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Located on the north east corner of University Boulevard and Cherry Avenue, on the University of Arizona campus in the Flandrau Science Center. Phone: 520-621-4227